Consort Zhuang doesn't want palace intrigue; she just wants to raise her child and live a caref

The day before the Empress's birthday, Tingyu arrived in the capital with Madam Chen.

However, Tingyu did not lead Madam Chen into the bustling capital city. It turned out that Tingyu had received a message from Tingfeng halfway there. Therefore, Tingyu turned the carriage around and headed straight for Danxia Manor.

When they finally arrived at Danxia Manor, the tranquil estate unfolded before them like a beautiful painting. Shady trees, blooming flowers, and a gentle breeze carried their fragrance. Behind the vermilion gate awaited Madam Chen's beloved daughter, Chen Fangyi, to reunite with her mother.

As for what the mother and daughter said after their meeting, Tingyu had no interest in finding out. He knew his duty was paramount, and completing the mission was the top priority. Therefore, after confirming that Madam Chen had safely met her beloved daughter, Tingyu silently turned and left, rushing back to the palace to report to his master.

Upon returning to the palace, Tingyu immediately appeared before Su Nuannuan. Su Nuannuan was sitting gracefully on an exquisitely carved chair, gently tossing a beautiful teacup in her hand, her eyes lost in thought.

Tingyu stopped a few steps away from Su Nuannuan, then knelt on one knee, clasped her hands in a salute, and said in a low voice, "Reporting to Master, Madam Chen has been safely delivered to Danxia Manor."

Upon hearing Tingyu's report, Su Nuannuan slightly raised her head, her gaze falling on him, and asked softly, "Was the trip smooth?"

Tingyu replied respectfully, "Reporting to Master, everything went smoothly. Although there were some twists and turns on the way, fortunately, there were no serious incidents, and we successfully delivered Madam Chen to her destination."

Su Nuannuan nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Get up and answer!"

Upon hearing this, Tingyu respectfully bowed to Su Nuannuan again, then stood up. He lowered his head slightly, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, and stood quietly in place.

"Tell me what happened," Su Nuannuan said, looking up at Tingyu.

"Yes."

After a brief pause, Tingyu began to recount the entire incident to Su Nuannuan in detail. As Tingyu's narration unfolded, Su Nuannuan listened intently to every detail. When she heard that Tingyu had cleverly used Madam Chen's family connections to successfully help her achieve a divorce, she couldn't help but show a satisfied expression and nodded slightly, indicating her approval of Tingyu's actions.

"You handled this matter exceptionally well," Su Nuannuan praised with a smile.

Hearing her master's praise, Tingyu felt a surge of joy, but she remained humble and respectful: "Thank you for your praise, Master. It is my duty to share your burdens and help you overcome difficulties."

After a moment's thought, Su Nuannuan continued, "Tomorrow is the Empress's birthday, and the capital will be even more bustling and prosperous than usual. Go to Danxia Manor and tell Chen Fangyi and her daughter that tomorrow is the best time for them to leave. Also, disguise them to avoid being recognized."

"Yes, ma'am!" Tingyu agreed without hesitation.

"Alright, I don't have any other important matters for you to attend to right now. Remember, make sure to remove all possible traces completely, without leaving the slightest oversight," Su Nuannuan solemnly instructed.

"Yes, please rest assured, Master, I will certainly live up to your mission." After saying that, Tingyu bowed to Su Nuannuan again, then turned and left.

After Tingyu left, Jinse tiptoed in and came to Su Nuannuan's side, asking in a low voice with concern, "Your Majesty, is it really alright that no one is escorting Madam Chen and her daughter?"

"I can help them for a while, but I can't help them forever. Some things they still have to deal with and solve themselves."

We must not pay too much attention to this matter, otherwise, if our actions are exposed, not only will they be in danger, but we will also be unable to escape unscathed. Therefore, from this moment on, it is best that we know nothing about this matter.

Upon hearing her mistress's words, Jinse's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled back into her stomach. She had been worried, fearing that her mistress might be swayed by sympathy and insist on interfering in the matter, and had even prepared her own words of advice. She hadn't expected her mistress to be such a clear-headed and reasonable person; to be able to serve such a master was truly a great blessing for them, her servants.

"By the way, where is Li Quan now? I haven't seen him at all these days."

Jinse suppressed a laugh and replied, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Li is probably at the Ministry of Works right now."

"Huh? Why would he go to the Ministry of Works for no reason?" Su Nuannuan asked, her face full of doubt.

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Li is on his way to find Master Liang to craft some novel and fun toys for the two young masters."

"What nonsense! Did Master Liang agree to that?"

"At first, Master Liang was firmly against it, feeling that he was being wasted. However, our Eunuch Li was just too enthusiastic, his enthusiasm was simply irresistible. In the end, Master Liang couldn't resist his persistent pleading and had no choice but to reluctantly agree, while repeatedly emphasizing that this was only the one time."

Hearing this, Su Nuannuan couldn't help but smile and teased, "Haha, once is never enough, just you wait and see! In my opinion, Li Quan definitely won't just trouble Master Liang this once." After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they could both foresee what might happen next.

The next morning, just as the sun was beginning to peek through the sky, Su Nuannuan got up early. It was the Empress's birthday, and according to custom, all the concubines in the harem were to go to Anning Palace to pay their respects and offer their congratulations.

Normally, the princes and princesses would also be present to celebrate. However, apart from His Highness the Crown Prince and the second and third princes who are slightly older, the fourth prince, the fifth prince, and the little princess are all just babies a few months old.

Therefore, the Empress, being kind and generous, specially exempted these little ones from the formalities, so as not to make them run around and suffer with the adults. She also felt sorry for the children who were too young to withstand such hardship.

At this moment, Yaoqin walked in, carrying an exquisite tray with both hands, and said softly, "Your Majesty, the congratulatory gift for Her Majesty the Empress has been prepared."

Su Nuannuan's gaze fell upon the tray, where a magnificent nine-headed phoenix hairpin with gradient red feathers was displayed. This hairpin was meticulously crafted by Su Nuannuan herself.

"Cover it with a red cloth!" Su Nuannuan said, glancing at the phoenix hairpin.

Yaoqin responded and covered it with the prepared red cloth.

"let's go!"

After Su Nuannuan finished speaking, she walked towards the sedan chair at the palace gate.